Order of Operations Flashcard

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What is the Order of Operations?

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A set of rules that tells you the correct sequence to evaluate a mathematical expression. The order is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction. It is a mnemonic to remember the order of operations.

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What is the first step in solving 3 + 4 x 6 - 4?

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The first step is to perform multiplication: 4 x 6.

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True or False: Multiplication comes before addition in the order of operations.

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True.

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What is the result of 12 ÷ 3 x 4?

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The result is 16, calculated as (12 ÷ 3) = 4, then 4 x 4 = 16.

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If you have the expression (2x8)-9+7, what do you solve first?

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You solve the multiplication first: 2 x 8.

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What is the value of 6 batches of brownies with 3 brownies each?

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18 brownies, calculated as 6 x 3.

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How many brownies did Martha's mother make if she made 2 times as many as Martha?

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36 brownies, since Martha made 18 brownies.

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What is the result of 5 + 2 x 3?

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The result is 11, calculated as 2 x 3 = 6, then 5 + 6 = 11.

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What is the correct order to solve 8 - 2 + 4?

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You solve from left to right: 8 - 2 = 6, then 6 + 4 = 10.